REMARKS
Overview of NYC Ferry system and recent changes
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Council Member Amanda Farías provides an overview of the current NYC Ferry system, highlighting recent changes and areas of interest for the hearing. She discusses the system's routes, ridership patterns, and operational strategies.
- NYC Ferry currently includes 6 routes and 1 seasonal weekend shuttle, with 38 ferries and 25 ferry landings.
- The hearing aims to understand how recent changes have affected the system's financial sustainability and accessibility.
- EDC's current contract with City Experiences and its implications for NYC Ferry operations and finances will be examined.
Amanda Farías
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Currently, New York City Ferry includes 6 routes, and 1 seasonal weekend shuttle with 38 ferries and 25 ferry landings.
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Since our last hearing, we've seen changes in ridership patterns, fare structures, and operational strategies.
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We're particularly interested in understanding how these changes have affected the system's financial sustainability and accessibility.
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EDC's current contract with city experiences promised improvements in ridership experience and system transparency.
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We look forward to hearing about the progress made on these fronts and any challenges encountered, especially in light of the former of the operator's bankruptcy.
